LIVE: US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Umut Uras,Urooba JamalJanuary 6, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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In January 2026, the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to global condemnation, including from some US allies within the UN Security Council. Maduro appeared in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to drug charges and declared himself a prisoner of war. The UN Security Council convened emergency talks to address the US actions against Venezuela and Maduro's abduction. The international outcry stems from the US government's unprecedented action of abducting a sitting head of state. The situation remains tense as the legal and diplomatic ramifications unfold.

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The abducted leader has told a court in New York that he is a prisoner of war.

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UN Security Council holds emergency talks on US attacks on Venezuela, Maduro’s abduction

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Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.

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Members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Washington 40% New York ×260% Venezuela ×270% United Nations Security Council ×270% United States ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390%

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abduction 100% venezuela 90% nicolas maduro 90% us 80% drug charges 70% un security council 60% international relations 60% global outcry 50% prisoner of war 40%